30 May 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. In the statement, the committee should: The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposes only.A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and Audio Services,Senate.
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30 May 2024 in Senate:
(1) Clarify basis and procedural framework under which the Government is conducting evictions and demolitions in Mathare and Mukuru kwa Reuben areas and inform whether due process and human rights have been upheld throughout these evictions. (2) Provide information of the measures taken by relevant Government agencies to ensure that the affected individuals are provided with adequate support and alternative housing and compensation for losses incurred during these evictions and demolitions. (3) State plans and timelines for resettlement or re-integration of affected communities to prevent displacement and alleviate their suffering. (4) State whether consultations or engagements were conducted with affected ...
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30 May 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir, I appreciate my colleagues who contributed to this Bill. I took note of every contribution that they made. I relate to Sen. Mumma’s contribution on the need to put in place a system so that Kenyans are not defrauded by the Government. There is also need to allow digitization to be left squarely for people using the system. I also appreciate Sen. Mungatana because he spoke about automated system and criminal liabilities. He said that there should be no limitation for bribes. I thank you, Sen. Cherarkey, for your hearty contribution. It was quite handy. I ...
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28 May 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. I will only use a few minutes on the Amendment Bill. Pursuant to Standing Order No. 146(1) of the Senate Standing Orders, I move that The Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (Senate Bills No.40 of 2023) be now read a Second Time. The Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has prepared amendments to the Bill, which incorporate the views of the public.
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28 May 2024 in Senate:
Mr. Speaker, Sir, according to Standing Order No. 145(5) of the Senate, the Committee invited interested members of the public and stakeholders to submit their proposal on the Bill. The principal object of this Bill is to amend the Public The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate.
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28 May 2024 in Senate:
Finance Management (PFM) Act No.18 of 2012 to establish a collaborative framework for collection of revenues by the county governments and the national Treasury.
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28 May 2024 in Senate:
This will boost revenue collection by the county governments and ensure they realize their revenue targets. This Bill speaks to the collection of the county government's revenue and establishment of their own source revenue. Mr. Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall proceed to highlight the various provisions in this Bill. The proposed new section of Clause 2 of the Bill requires the county treasury in consultation with the National Treasury, to put in place a county revenue collection system. It requires that such a system that respects the distinctiveness of the two levels of Government be secure, effective, efficient, ...
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23 May 2024 in Senate:
Thank you, Mr. Temporary Speaker, Sir. Sen. Mungatana has taken all my words. Much has been said about this Bill. I have been the crafter of the e-health Bill. I was looking at e-health and focused on telemedicine. I was in another meeting, but when I realized the Cancer Prevention and Control Bill was being discussed, I said I must chip in. This is a dear topic to me. I am in the Committee on Health and have brought up this issue. I have lost many members of my family to cancer. Early screening for cancer should be sensitized. Cancer ...
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23 May 2024 in Senate:
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23 May 2024 in Senate:
He passed on without us getting to understand when the pain started and how it progressed to his death. Li-Fraumeni Syndrome is something I learned about. This syndrome predisposes people to multiple cancers. Once you get it, there is 100 per cent chance for the woman that it is a death sentence. For men, it is 75 per cent. This syndrome is not known to many doctors. This country does not have a policy or screening protocol for Li-Fraumeni Syndrome. Such kinds of syndromes could be the reason we are seeing a high rate of cancer. I remember there was ...
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